2nd Shift Inspector

KYOCERA External•Hendersonville, NC

5h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

DIRECT HIRE Join Kyocera International, Inc. We’re hiring a Inspector at our Hendersonville, NC ! Salary Range: $18 – $22 an hour (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors) Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started. What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect: Generous Time Off 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year) 10 paid holidays annually Financial Wellness Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Employer-paid pension plan Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Investing in You Tuition reimbursement Paid time off to volunteer Flexible schedules Work-Life Balance & Culture Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!) Inclusive and diverse workforce A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being Our Philosophy Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here: Kyocera Values Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The inspector is responsible for the handling, measurement, visual inspection, correction, and cleaning of parts. May carry out inspection duties in any or all the following areas: incoming parts, in-process, final inspection before shipment and in audits. Inspector also records data and ensures product meets all design and quality requirements in the work order.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year experience in a manufacturing lab inspecting product
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply to determine tolerances
Vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes
20/20 corrected vision - varies by division
Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or clean-room apparel
Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop
Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands/ fingers
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. depending on the specific function.
ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
eligible to work in an ITAR environment

Responsibilities

Visual inspection of various parts to verify adherence to customer specifications and/or work order.
May preform final inspections and isolate non-conforming product.
Will visually inspect with a variety of tools including assisting with fluorescent penetrate inspection (FPI) water wash.
May cross train in other areas of quality or packaging and fill in when needs arises.
Uses various dimensioning tools daily and various handheld digital measuring devices.
Also, may be trained on CMM, optical comparator, and various other tools.
Will treat equipment in a safe and protective manner to ensure it lasts and is undamaged.
Knowledgeable of basic Excel and able to accurately enter data into spreadsheet without data entry or decimal errors.
Visually inspects irregular sized parts using microscope, calipers, micrometer, and optical comparator as needed.
Applies judgement and experience to determine workability of part.
Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations.
May utilize SPC software or data.
Participates in company 5S and safety program.
Cleans work area and organizes lab as needed.
May train incoming inspectors on departmental 5S.
Reads specifications and mechanical drawings to ensure understanding.
Asks questions when unclear.
Should have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time.
Qualified by departmental manager on a variety of inspection tools.
Completes detail-oriented tasks and may create report or apply data analysis.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.